Richmond upon Thames
86 schools · 45 primary · 11 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs
Richmond upon Thames is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 86 schools — 45 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 39,503 pupils. The median teacher salary across Richmond upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,210 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames.
Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 86
- Primary schools
- 45
- Secondary schools
- 11
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 39,503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,542
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.4 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £50,210
- Spend per pupil
- £7,556
- Open teaching jobs
- 11
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Richmond upon Thames
86 schools in Richmond upon Thames plotted by location.
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Teaching in Richmond upon Thames
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Richmond upon Thames
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Richmond upon Thames
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Richmond upon Thames.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Richmond upon Thames’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Richmond upon Thames
Barnes Primary School
Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames· SW13 0QQ
468 pupils
KS2: 96% met expected standard
Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames· TW2 6LF
209 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
East Sheen Primary School
Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames· SW14 8ED
590 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Hampton Infant School and Nursery
Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames· TW12 2JH
372 pupils
Hampton Junior School
Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames· TW12 2LA
471 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames· TW11 9RP
184 pupils
Teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames
View 11 open teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames →Richmond upon Thames: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames has 86 schools, including 45 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 39,503 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Richmond upon Thames?
The median teacher salary across Richmond upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,210 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.4, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Richmond upon Thames?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Richmond upon Thames local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Richmond upon Thames?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Richmond upon Thames by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Richmond upon Thames. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.